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Arnaldo Ariel Ortega (born 4 March 1974) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. His nickname is "El Burrito" (The Little Donkey), thus he is called Burrito Ortega. Ariel Ortega first played for River Plate on 14 December 1991 and until 1996 and returned in 2000–02, 2006–08 and 2009–11. Ortega also played for Spanish club Valencia, Turkish club Fenerbahçe and Italian clubs Parma and Sampdoria. A former Argentina international, Ortega played for his country in the 1994, 1998, and 2002 World Cups. He was also a member of the team that won the silver medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.

Quick facts about Ariel Ortega

  • Full name: Ariel Ortega
  • Born: 1974-03-04
  • Nationality: Argentina
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q296965

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Who is Ariel Ortega?

Arnaldo Ariel Ortega (born 4 March 1974) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.

What nationality is Ariel Ortega?

Ariel Ortega is Argentina.

When was Ariel Ortega born?

Ariel Ortega was born on 1974-03-04.

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